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Start-ups
Hong Kong commits US$383 million to university spin-offs in tech hub push
Launched in October 2023, the scheme requires university teams to successfully commercialise their R&D outcomes within five years.
2 Jun 2026 - 8:05PM
Artificial intelligence
Mainland Chinese locked out of Computex Taipei amid cross-strait tensions
2 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
US-China tech war
China boosts trade-war toolkit with cross-border investment overhaul
2 Jun 2026 - 5:04PM
US-China tech war
China’s new outbound investment rules
SCMP Plus annotates new investment rules released by China’s State Council in the wake of the high-profile Nexperia dispute and Meta’s aborted acquisition of Manus.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:13PM
Robotics
Unitree clears Shanghai IPO hurdle as China’s humanoid robot wave gathers pace
Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.
1 Jun 2026 - 5:17PM
US-China relations
US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries
Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:24AM
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Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong finalises crypto regulatory framework to lock in global hub ambitions
Under the new rules, firms providing advice or market analysis on virtual asset trading must meet strict capital requirements.
27 May 2026 - 5:00PM
A Bitcoin shop in Admiralty, Hong Kong, February 6, 2026. Photo: Edmond So
Artificial intelligence
China expands tech replacement drive to include AI chips amid US curbs
The latest list extends China’s trusted technology certification system to cover AI processors as Beijing pushes the use of home-grown chips.
27 May 2026 - 5:14PM
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Artificial intelligence
How does China regulate AI while the US pulls back on oversight under Trump?
As the US walks back its AI model approval plans due to fears of losing its competitive edge, China has already set up a registry system.
26 May 2026 - 7:41PM
Robotics
Every humanoid robot in China set to receive personal identification number
The national initiative will give every bipedal humanoid a unique code, like a national ID but for robots.
25 May 2026 - 4:31PM
Hong Kong
Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?
A task force is implementing domestic technology in the mainland Chinese public sector, while Hong Kong has no official related policy.
24 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Reuters
China education
‘Natural’ choice: why Unesco’s new STEM education centre is based in Shanghai
China is working with the UN agency to help the world’s least developed countries advance technical education and grow their talent pools.
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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US-China tech war
A cloud above the clouds: US, China jockey for position in computing space race
China could be a leading player in the new technological battlefield, but the US has a substantial lead in essential tools such as reusable rockets.
23 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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US-China tech war
China rejects claims of curbing US tech funding as Beijing pursues self-reliance
While reaffirming Beijing’s openness, the NDRC also stressed its support for home-grown AI and semiconductor industries.
22 May 2026 - 6:30PM
Artificial intelligence
China ramps up building national computing power network as AI token use surges
Beijing casts computing power as a national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data as telecoms firms roll out mass-market packages.
17 May 2026 - 8:30PM
Rather than treating computing power as a resource controlled by cloud providers or individual data centres, policymakers are increasingly positioning it as a national infrastructure system. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
AI agents face trust issues in ‘high-risk’ industrial sectors: experts
Expert says large language models struggle in professional domains due to lack of industrial data and knowledge during training.
17 May 2026 - 3:21PM
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Anthropic’s plea for US to grow AI edge over China is ‘irresponsible’: analysts
American firm’s warning about China’s tech capability seen by some as fearmongering as hopes of bilateral cooperation on AI safety rise.
15 May 2026 - 10:55PM
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Tencent
Tencent wins conditional antitrust approval for US$2.4b Ximalaya acquisition
The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions.
12 May 2026 - 9:53PM
Tencent announced its plan to acquire Ximalaya last June through its subsidiary Tencent Music Entertainment Group. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Semiconductors
Huawei’s chip research gains attention ahead of Trump visit to China
Tech giant’s advances in AI and semiconductors reflect Beijing’s push for tech breakthroughs and self-sufficiency amid US sanctions.
11 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Tech pioneer Chen Tianqiao’s MiroMind halts China services after the Manus saga
AI start-up MiroMind has relocated some staff to Singapore to divide operations for compliance amid heightened scrutiny.
7 May 2026 - 10:14PM
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Venture capital market
Hong Kong tech hub progress ‘significant’, Dalton Venture’s Steve Sun says
City’s measures to retain research talent and encourage the commercialisation of research results ‘gradually taking effect’, venture capitalist says.
2 May 2026 - 8:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese robotaxi firms accelerate global roll-outs as cost edge drives expansion
Pony AI and WeRide harness China’s supply chain strength to cut costs, boost efficiency and scale robotaxi fleets worldwide.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
A Pony AI robotaxi is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show. Photo: DPA
Artificial intelligence
China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase
Economic planner asks both parties to withdraw from deal for AI firm, in move with wider implications for other start-ups operating overseas.
27 Apr 2026 - 7:35PM
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E-commerce
Hidden office, fractured bone: violent clashes in China’s food safety crackdown
Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
US-China tech war
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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